UNIV - Research Faculty of Biostatistics - Open Rank - Department of PHS

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Hollings Cancer Center and the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina invite applications for a faculty biostatistician affiliated with the Data Science Shared Resource within Hollings Cancer Center, South Carolina’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center. The position involves collaboration with Hollings Cancer Center faculty, with an emphasis on joint grant proposals, the design and conduct of early-phase clinical trials, development of statistical methodology to advance cancer research, and design of laboratory, clinical, and epidemiologic studies. Applicants with prior experience working in an NCI-designated cancer center are encouraged to apply. The posting remains open until filled.

The successful candidate must hold a PhD or DrPH in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field by the time of appointment. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their qualifications, especially current and past collaborative experience, and a curriculum vitae to the HCC BSR Search Committee, and must also apply through the MUSC Job Site.

Requirements

• PhD or DrPH in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field by the time of appointment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work rotating shifts as required.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.
• Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds, working indoors and in cold-temperature extremes, and being physically qualified for respirator use.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in an NCI-designated cancer center.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Hollings Cancer Center faculty, including on joint grant proposals.
• Design and conduct early-phase clinical trials.
• Develop statistical methodology to advance cancer research.
• Design laboratory, clinical, and epidemiologic studies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree